This week’s notices (18th May 2018)

Notices for this week (18th May 2018)

If you consider yourself a member of St John’s, please fill in our Serving Survey by clicking here.

One of our key values is “every member ministry” where we are all responsible for serving one another and building one another up. Everyone has different gifts and skills that they can use and develop for the good of the whole church. If you’ve not yet got involved, this is a great opportunity to see the kinds of areas where you might have something to offer. If you’re already serving, you may want to review the ways that you serve or consider new areas to develop your gifts. Do talk to Tom Watts if you have any questions.

Weekend Away 2018 (5-7th October 2018) The online booking form is now available here so please do sign up as soon as possible and, ideally, before you go away for the Summer Holidays!

A message from Craig and Deepa: ‘Our baby girl Sophia was born on Saturday, May 12th weighing 5.6lbs. Mom and dad are thrilled, exhausted and head over heels in love with our little bundle of delight’.

GC3 Conference at St James, Muswell Hill, N10 3DB (17th-19th May, evenings 7:45pm to 9:30pm plus Saturday, 19th May, 9:00am to 12:30pm) Why don’t you come along to one of the remaining sessions either tonight (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday) evening. Or, if appropriate, on Saturday morning when the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity will lead teaching and seminars on the value of work.

There’s a great line up of speakers, and a bookstall from 10ofthose.com. It’s designed to work around the demands of a busy working day, and to give us all new spiritual vision and energy.

This year’s Convention will be looking at how to live for God and his gospel and finding out what it means to truly be ‘Men Who Make a Difference’. Please email the Office if you want to go along as part of a group from St John’s – we’re planning on going to the afternoon session followed by a meal out. Tickets will go fast so please let us know asap! Please speak to John Fernihough if you want to know more about the Convention.

On Wednesday 13th June a new course will begin at Wednesday Central called ‘Identity‘, led by Tom Watts. This is designed for those who want to investigate the Christian faith and have a chance to ask questions.

It is based around John’s gospel and looks at the identity of Jesus. It also offers a chance to grapple with the big questions of life such as “Why do we suffer?”, “What about other religions?” and “Are science and Christianity enemies or friends?”. All are welcome, and do consider inviting a friend. You can turn up on the night or sign up in advance by talking to Tom Watts.

Save the Date – South End Green Festival (Sunday, 24th June) Once again we plan to have a stall at the South End Green Festival on 24th June. This was a great success last year and is a brilliant way to connect with our local community. If you are able to make plain biscuits for decorating or can help on the day please email Lydia. We will need lots of help so please do consider whether this would be something you could do!

We will also have a guest event and barbeque that afternoon at 5:00pm instead of the usual 6:00pm evening service.

Save the Date – Evangelistic choral concert (Saturday 7th July, 7:00pm) We are delighted to welcome the All Soul’s choir back again this year for an evening of great music plus a brief gospel message from Tom Watts. Please come along to show your support and meet others and do think and pray about who you could invite. An event not to be missed! Flyers available soon.

Sign up for the St John’s podcast here So you can listen to all our previous talks and catch up on any that you’ve missed if you’ve been away or unable to come to church for any reason.

Chalk Farm Foodbank We have a box at the back of church for anyone who wants to contribute. Urgent needs this week are: tinned tomatoes, tinned fruit, tinned meat e.g. Fray Bentos pies, chicken in sauce, corned beef, ham, long life (UHT) milk, deodorant, toothpaste, coffee, and rice. Please ensure that everything is in date otherwise we can’t donate it.